Fodor's Expert Review Bear Country U.S.A.

Rapid City Family

Encounter black bear, elk, sheep, and wolves at this drive-through wildlife park just outside Rapid City, which has been entertaining guests for more than 40 years. There's also a walk-through wildlife center with red foxes, porcupines, badgers, bobcats, and lynx. The Babyland area features bear cubs and young otters.

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Quick Facts

13820 S. U.S. 16
Rapid City, South Dakota  57702, USA

605-343–2290

www.bearcountryusa.com

Sight Details:
Rate Includes: $18, with a maximum per vehicle of $65, Apr., daily 9–5; May, daily 8–6; June and July, daily 7:30–7; Aug., daily 8–6, Sept., daily 8–5; Oct., daily 9–4; Nov., daily 9–3, Closed late Nov.--late Apr.

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